Owl
A round barn owl, 32x32 medium pattern.
Materials Needed
761 beads total Β· 7 colorsTop colors used in this pattern β tap a color to find matching beads:
- Toasted Marshmallow (FFF)Γ 395
- Red Brick (V)Γ 122
- Black (A)Γ 103
- Tan (X)Γ 63
- Gray (I)Γ 39
- Cocoa (6B3)Γ 35
- Marigold (EAA)Γ 4
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π₯ Ironing card
- Size
- 32Γ32
- Beads
- 761
- Heat
- High (cotton/linen)
- Time per side
- 25β40s
- FFFΓ395
- VΓ122
- AΓ103
- XΓ63
- IΓ39
- 6B3Γ35
Keep the iron moving in circles β never park it in one spot. Cover with parchment paper, iron one side, flip carefully, iron the other.
Fuzzy look? Iron slightly less on the pegboard side, then texture with a towel while still warm.
Colors & Technique: Owl
Color planning comes first on the Owl pattern: sort your Toasted Marshmallow and Red Brick stock before you start, because those two shades alone account for the majority of the 761-bead count across 7 colors. The 32Γ32 layout means each pegboard row takes roughly 4-5 minutes once you hit a rhythm. Iron both sides and press under a book while cooling so the finished piece stays flat for framing or magnets.
Where It Shines
Think of the Owl chart as a 40-90-minute project with a display payoff: the 32Γ32 grid, 761 beads and 7-color palette produce a piece with enough presence for a desk or shelf on its own. The deep dark zones photograph well under warm light β worth remembering if you share makes on social media. Pair with simpler animals charts when teaching kids or running a craft night; mixed difficulty keeps a group engaged.
How to Make This Pattern β Step by Step
Supplies
- β’32x32 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’Toasted Marshmallow Γ 395
- β’Red Brick Γ 122
- β’Black Γ 103
- 1
Place beads on a 32x32 pegboard according to the pattern grid.
- 2
Cover the design with ironing paper.
- 3
Iron on medium heat for 30-60 seconds with circular motions.
- 4
Flip and iron the other side.
- 5
Let cool under a heavy book.
Ironing Tips
- π‘Medium heat only β too hot and the beads over-melt and lose shape; too cool and they won't fuse.
- π‘Keep the iron moving in slow circles β staying in one spot melts that area flat.
- π‘Iron both sides and press under a heavy book while cooling to keep it flat.
FAQ
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